Culture shock rating

Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.

Low

Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.

Medium

Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.

High

You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.

Low

Physicality

Physical rating

Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.

Low

Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.

Medium

Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.

High

Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.

Low

TOUR SNAPSHOT

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This was a private tour. Our guide was very professional fun and knowledgeable.

Mr. Kerri C., Australia - 02 May 2018

Tour leader, Sabya was extremely knowledgeable and candid on what to do and where to go so my time was well spent on seeing and doing things that I didn't initially think of seeing. He was flexible and sensitive on how the day was going and making adjustments based on my feedback and his expertise. It was a great way to spend my 24 hours in New Delhi.

Nara k., USA - 06 Nov 2014

Tour snapshot

Love the look of our Delhi tours, but feel like customising them to make exactly the tour you're looking for? Well, you're in the right place.

Put our team of local experts to work to build the perfect itinerary just for you. You can include some of the components of our regular tours, or none at all. This is your tour — so make it your own! If you're not sure, we've got plenty of ideas for what you might want to include. If you let our team of expert locals know your interests, they will come up with all kinds of things!

Highlights

Take in historical sites and noteworthy monuments, including the Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb, and Qutub Minar

Get the true local experience with a walk through a bustling bazaar in Old Delhi

Experience (and taste!) what it’s like in a Delhi family home with an authentic home cooked meal

Sample local Delhi cuisine and visit a mix of street stalls, markets, sweet shops, and restaurants

Learn about tradition and transformation as you explore Old Delhi vs. New Delhi

Language: English

Inclusions: We will work with you to include whatever you need in accordance with your wishes and budget.

Exclusions: You'll discuss what will be included in your tour with your local guide. Exclusions will simply be anything outside of the inclusions you've agreed upon.

Schedule details

Duration: 3 Hours - 12 Hours or More ( Totally Depends on you )

Pickup location:

Pick up can be arranged from your hotel, or even the airport if you wish

Pickup time: Various

Drop off location:

Pick up can be arranged from your hotel, or even the airport if you wish

FULL ITINERARY

Your itinerary will be worked out between yourself and our local experts in Delhi.They are extremely knowledgeable and highly resourceful — trust us! Your tour doesn't need to be a walking tour, we have access to vehicles and buses if needs be, so the world is your oyster (or at least Delhi and the surrounding area is, in this case!). Whatever you are looking to do that is within our Responsible Travel charter, we can organise it for you.

Local food stalls, restaurants, and markets showcasing the best in Delhi cuisine

If there’s something else you’d like to see or do apart from the sites and activities listed above, we’d be happy to create something special for you.

Tours range from 4 hours to 12 hours, depending on the number of places you want to visit and mode of transport you’d like to use. Prices may vary depending upon your itinerary.

All you need to do to get your bespoke private tour organised is to choose your desired tour date. Use the booking function on this page for this request, and choose the number of passengers in your group. In the additional request box, include any information you think will be helpful in organising your tour. No payment is required to make your initial Custom Delhi tour inquiry.

As soon as we receive your inquiry (during normal office hours or at the next earliest point), we will contact you by email or, for those who leave a India phone number, we will give you a call and begin the process to organize your perfect stay in Delhi. Then, to secure your desired date and time of the tour, we'll ask for a non-refundable deposit.

Once your itinerary and quote is all confirmed, we will deduct the deposit from the final quote. We can arrange all final payments and terms during the planning stages of your private Delhi tour.

Additional information

Inclusions: We will work with you to include whatever you need in accordance with your wishes and budget.

Exclusions: You'll discuss what will be included in your tour with your local guide. Exclusions will simply be anything outside of the inclusions you've agreed upon.

Dress standard: Dress standards are conservative throughout Asia, especially outside major cities. To respect this and for your own comfort, we strongly recommend modest clothing. This means clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. Loose, lightweight, long clothing is both respectful and cool in the predominantly hot climate.

Confirmation of booking: We recommend you contact the local supplier to confirm your trip 24 hours prior to departure. Contact details are on this voucher.

Additional Information: To secure your desired date and time of tour, we’ll need a non-refundable deposit. Note that the deposit amount will vary depending on the options you select for your private tour. We will discuss this with you once you’ve made your initial inquiry. This deposit will then be deducted from your tour once you come to pay for it in total.

Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour, depending on the activities chosen. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at a rate to be determined once your tour itinerary is confirmed. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of 6 are not permitted to join this tour.

Traveller rating

Rating summary

Mr. Kerri C. from Australia travelled on 02 May 2018

This was a private tour. Our guide was very professional fun and knowledgeable.

Nara k. from USA travelled on 06 Nov 2014

Tour leader, Sabya was extremely knowledgeable and candid on what to do and where to go so my time was well spent on seeing and doing things that I didn't initially think of seeing. He was flexible and sensitive on how the day was going and making adjustments based on my feedback and his expertise. It was a great way to spend my 24 hours in New Delhi.